MOON + KITTY = HAPPINESS... BE INSPIRED TO ACT IN 2011 aka 20HEAVEN

Thank you, Moon Kitty, for giving me happiness, joy, a new found health, and giving me a GREAT reason to feel LOVE.

N8

Puppies, Bunnies, Kitties, & A Whooooole Lotta Oh MY!

A dear friend of mine hipped me to this very artistically provocative commercial for a hotel in Las Vegas... Me wanna go!!!! Me wanna go NOW!!!!

JEFF HIPOLITO of MONGRELFX Just Joined The Panelist of The V2VIFF

Jeff Hipolito of Mongrelfx.com 

Jeff is a brilliant cg and viral video specialist. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a film finance conference where he was speaking to the audience about the future of digital film making. Jeff literally has studios around the world due to the nature of his film and video production which is done by different animators with various types of internet connection and the appropriate software.

Goto: http://www.mongrelfx.com

and see for yourself.

N8

Celebrity Shout-Out - BILL DUKE!!! So In The Light!!!

First let me say that it is rare for me to "Shout-Out" someone who is already famous and established but I have to make an exception. BILL DUKE is doing what all people (not just stars) should do and he is changing the perceptions of the world around him. A strong supporter of education and AIDS Awareness, Mr. Duke has devoted without much recognition time and energy and LOVE to the youth of this world. I am not going to explain further but I will do you one better by pointing you in his direction. 

www.officialbillduke.com

If you want to support one of his many causes or just give the man some good better yet GREAT energy check out the above site or click the title which has a link to his site. Below is his sites mission statement and photo (by Jennifermoss.com). We need more people not just celebs just like him. This guy is so in the Light.

Peace and positivity this Holiday Season

N8

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of this site is to help you understand me better as a human being as well as provide insight into some of the many causes I support that I hope you will find interest in and contribute to as well. I have also included various statistics and information on a number of troubling issues that I feel are having a great impact in today's society. Last but not least, I hope that this site will serve as a celebration of the human spirit through discussion, music, and eventually spirited chat room debate. In closing, I remain a simple man who has more questions than answers. Please join me as I seek to turn that tide.

V2VIFF Symbolism Explained

THE JESTER GHOST = THE LIGHTER SIDE OF BOTH LIFE AND DEATH
GHOST BRIDE = THE FEARS OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
THE ADVERSARY = THE UNKNOWN
THE BUTTERFLY/HAWK = THE HERALD OR BRINGER OF THE VISION
THE MONARCH KING = THE VISION MANIFESTING

Preview Of V2VIFF Program Booklet & A Hint Of What Is In Store For The Audience

THE AWAKENING!

"ARISE, INVICTUS! ARISE, MY VISION"

( A PREVIEW OF V2VIFF OPENING CEREMONY )

Deep in the Wilderness of the Old

There is a Fawn.

She is curious, new, and full of Life

But there is danger.

(GASP)

A Hunter is near!

She sees him!

He sees her!

She runs!

He follows.

.......

Recondite in the Theater of the Here and Now

There is a Ghost!

He is and was a great jester.

He is free of his past here 

and now clearly he is non-caring of his future.

(THUNDER CLAP)

.......

BEHOLD!

What is this?

The immortal chase has lead 

the Fawn and the Hunter

to the 

Here and Now!

THE GHOST IS NOT PLEASED...

.......

OPENING CEREMONY CAST (in no particular order) :

( not pictured )

Victoria Burrows as The Fawn

David Burrows as The Hunter

What A Great Year For Movie Soundtracks!!!!

Hey Peeps!

Several pretty NICE end of the year events are coming up so I just wanted to post a recap of what I think "changed the game" (hint, hint) this year.

IT WAS MUSIC!!!!

Sure the visuals were outstanding, too. Especially when you consider films/movies like AVATAR, but did you take note of the totally engulfing soundtracks that reinforced the visual dynamics in these types of picture? ATTICUS ROSS and his brilliant audio interpretation of the BOOK OF ELI, HANS ZIMMER with his emotional tour de force soundtrack for INCEPTION, and now finally Disney hips up and locks it down with DAFT PUNK's tech savvy and heart racing TRON soundtrack. 

To wrap it up, I know exactly what I want under the tree this Christmas... MONEY!!! (lol) So that I can buy these cds and own a piece of this phenomenal musical revolution in the film industry.

INFINITE FREEDOM HEALING ARTS - A Healthy Alternative To Modern Medicine

The wonderful free Spirit and entrepreneur who calls herself, Mimi, is one of the new wave of healers using Eastern and alternative medicinal therapies to correct some of the ailments to which modern medical practices have yet to fully address. Mimi believes that the power to heal is in everyone. Unlocking the possibilities of greater health is her company's goal for anyone who is ready to embrace the freedom of feeling good about Life and themselves. Using various forms of body work and listening to the individual is the way she finds which therapy will best suit them at that moment. If you are in California and believe that you need to use alternative medicine and/or therapies contact Mimi through the link below for an appointment today.

The modalities (techniques) of healing currently offered are:

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
SOMATOEMOTIONAL RELEASE
REFLEXOLOGY
MASSAGE
REIKI
AROMATHERAPY
SHIATSU
DEEKSHA

*often in one session, there will be various modalities (techniques) used in tandem to best serve the body*


http://www.coronadochamber.com/Holistic-Wellness/Infinite-Freedom-Healing-Arts

Total FILM SNOBBERY In February!!!!!

Wonderful news V2VIFF.com fans the hit indie film web sensation FILMSNOBBERY.COM will chat about our festival on their show, FilmSnobbery Live!, in February. If you would like to see what they are all about hit the links below.

When you are on fire, you are on FIRE!!! And FILM SNOBBERY is the SHIZNIT!!!! 

LET'S BURN EM UP, PEOPLE!

1LOVE
N8

http://filmsnobbery.com
http://live.filmsnobbery.com
http://screenings.filmsnobbery.com

You Want Good Energy. You Want Positive Outcomes. You Need URBANSOCIALITESNJ.COM

Urban SociaLites was founded by Ayasha Roberson in June 2010, to provide social networking opportunities to African-Americans and minorities in Monmouth County, but is not limited to just this area. They have members who have joined Urban SociaLites from various counties such as Burlington, Middlesex, Ocean, Hudson, and Essex Counties. It doesn't matter where you are originally from just so long as you want positive change The Urban SociaLites will work with you.  They are known to provide social networking opportunities such as financial workshops, and job fairs. They have also extended their networking to fun events like horsebacking riding, and roller skating. Ayasha has two business partners Cakiyyah "Apples" Stewart and Monique Mabry. Apples is VP and Director of Maketing and Monique Mabry is Director of Social Events and Media. Their emails will be given at the bottom of this post.

I, personally, think that Urban SociaLites will expand and maybe over the years encompass more than just the tristate area (hint,hint ^_^ ). GOOD LUCK, LADIES! I hope to see y'all at an event real soon ;)

N8

USL upcoming events: 

USL Honors on Monday, December 20th at 7pm Court Street School 140 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. They will be honoring Mrs. McPherson of Manalapan Arts Council, Manalapan Hertiage Committee, and her involvement with multiple community organizations in Freehold Boro for the past 20 years.

Also...

Holiday Party Friday, December 17th at Maize Restuarant located inside of the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark. Sponsored by BlackNJ.com, the National Association of Black Accountants, and Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni Chapter-Plainfield.

Starting in January 2011, Urban SociaLites professional networking group will start to meet once a month with chapters in Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington Counties. 

To find out more goto:

www.urbansocialitesnj.com

or email:

ayasha@urbansocialitesnj.com

apples@urbansocialitesnj.com
mmonique@urbansocialitesnj.com

Final Mike Biaselli Update and Death Kappa... Thank Goodness These Vids Are Not Related :P

I am posting two videos that really speak for themselves. One is a very touching video from the bedside of Mike Biaselli and the other is actually "killin'" me because one of my judges dressed as one of these creatures and got third place in a costume contests. I am not going to tell you which judge did this or which creature he was BUT I will say that his friend dressed as the other creature and GOT 2nd place!!! Believe it or not! May you live in interesting times just took on another meaning (LMAO 4 REAL!).

FACEBOOK FAN PAGE FOR V2VIFF

Hey Peeps!

If you are on Facebook show us some LOVE and "like" our upcoming festival. Just click the link below or the title at the top and sign in to your FB account. After that just click the like button at the top of the page and you are one step closer to making our dream of a successful festival become a reality!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vision-to-Victory-International-Film-Festival/174765959208671

Also, if you know anyone who wants to donate or any business that wants to sponsor the fest or our future film endeavors send them to the link just below this statement. THANKS!

N8 :)

www.indiegogo.com/SAPIEN-FILMS-FUND-PROJECT

I, LEPIDOPTERAN - I, MONARCH FULL OF LIFE by NATHAN ZEN-SAPIEN

I, Lepidopteran – I, Monarch Full of Life

by Nathan Zen-Sapien

Gossamer - Gossamer full in flight

without restraint

Flutter then glide

(no cessation)

Through the fire and light of day

(no cessation)

Over water as vast as oceans

Held aloft by currents of air

(no cessation)

To reach soil and stone of lands

you have never seen before

To taste their fruit and nectar

(initiate cessation)

To taste,

To LOVE,

To copulate,

To expire.

(cessation complete).

COOL REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY-TYPE ARTICLE by ERIC J. LEECH

5 Ways to Be Miserable

December 7, 2010 at 5:00 am

By Eric J. Leech

Misery loves company, and nobody ever said good company can’t be found in misery. There are countless articles on how to be happy, but how many of them really motivate you enough to take action? Today we’re going to throw all the politically correct, feel-good, mumbo-jumbo nonsense out the window, and get right down to the thing most people do best… making themselves miserable!
1. Follow the Path of Least Resistance
No matter where you are, who you’re with, or what you’re doing, there’s absolutely nothing you can do to improve your current relationship or situation… short of putting a great amount of effort into planning something better for yourself. But why set course for uncharted territory, when it’s so easy and convenient to follow the same footprints, make the same mistakes, and enjoy the same misery time and again. They say there’s safety in numbers, but there’s actually greater safety in surrounding yourself with noncommittal plans.
2. Live in the Past
The one thing that’s even easier than not planning for the future is living in the past. There are so many lessons to be had from living in the past, like fear, depression, rejection, and self defeat. When you live in the past, you at least know what to expect, so it excuses you from the responsibility of living life to the fullest. You should never forgive others for their mistakes, so why extend that courtesy to yourself? Rehash your mistakes over and over until they are no longer just a mistake, but a reminder of your inadequacies as a human being. Relish in your failures, and remember that any failure from the past cannot be repeated if you do not truly believe in a future.
3. Never Learn to Deal With Criticism
One of the benefits of growing up in a “feel good” society, is that we never have to accept criticism. Life is a constant smiley face sticker, and if a boss, lover, or peer offers constructive criticism, you should take offense, stick both fingers in your ears and hum the I Dream of Jeannie theme song until they shut up. You know how to do your job, love your spouse, and conduct a meaningful friendship, so why listen to what anybody else has to say, especially if they know more than you? The only time you should listen to criticism is if it’s mean-spirited and hurtful. Painful words should be repeated again and again, until woven into an inner dialogue of self pity and anger.
4. Count Your Troubles, Not Your Blessings
There’s been several schmucks running around telling people not to sweat the small stuff, and to this I say… but how can we create misery out of feeling sorry for ourselves, unless we have a long list of reasons to be? One neat thing about being human is that you have the capacity to make almost any situation miserable. Did you ever think about where the real pain from life comes from? Is it sourced from the uncontrolled variables of your job, boss, affair, or relationships? No. You have complete control over how those things affect you. There is not any one person in the world capable of hurting you more than you can. You have more control over your life than you realize, so why not make it as miserable as you can!
5. Self Improve for Life
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re looking for answers to a lifetime of self improvement and therapy. Self improvement is an interesting means of attaining misery by implying that you’re never really good enough the way that you are. People spend a quarter of their life investing in different opinions and products to better themselves in some way, without even giving a single thought to the possibility that they are already good enough!

Don't H8 Me But This Is One Of My Favorite Songs Right Now - Flo Rida "Club Can't Handle Me"

OKAY, OKAY! Hate me a little bit ;)

N8

If You Are In Florida On Dec. 11th Check Out "THE KILLING OF JACOB MARR"

BRAD REGO of 221films and I met this Summer at a film finance conference in NYC. Brad was a cool and friendly enough dude but there was something darker under the surface. We started to talk film and he told me of his latest project which was a horror film. If you were to meet Brad or talk to him over the phone you wouldn't think that he had that kind of creepiness in him... LOOKS ARE DECEIVING!

Although I have not seen the movie the website has an indie feel to it that potentially could be TOTAL FIRE! I mean HOT!!! Below and in the title above are links to the actor's page on his site. Could the next Brad and/or Angelina be there? YOU GO SEE HIS FILM AND TELL ME!!!! I can't wait to hear you responses in the comment section of this post! GO INDIE FILMMAKERS!!! WOOHOOOOOO!!!!

Saturday December 11th, 2010 at 9pm

Where

5 Points Theatre

1028 Park Street

Jacksonville, FL

Some images of Brad & the cast

(unfortunately Elizabeth Drake is not shown... Go to the website to see that hot mama!!!)

Writer/Director/Producer - Brad Rego

Line Producer - Bernice Sanchez

Assistant Director - Arthur T. Neiman III

Production Sound Mixer - Scott Smitelli

Costume Designer - Amy Kramer

Composer - Gina Zdanowicz

Key Grip - Gerard J. Savoy

Make-up Effects - Anthony Jones

Fight Choreographer - Gerard J. Savoy

Stunt Coordinator - Oleg Ossayenko

http://www.thekillingofjacobmarr.com/

MIKE BIASELLI, A MOON KITTY, & A V2VIFF UPDATE

SOME WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! Mike Biaselli is awake and moving about or at least trying to. They have him restrained because it is very uncomfortable having those tubes down his throat. I was fortunate to get this info from Mike's good friend and fellow cinematographer Jason "Jay" Glover and from reading a FB update posted by Mike's longtime significant other (aka his very loving and important girlfriend) Maria. Long story short... I cried.

Also a personal note to my closer friends ask me tomorrow (definitely not today) what moon + kitty =

I should straight-up know the eagerly awaited answer to this perplexing equation in a few hours (Ay Caramba!) :D

As for the festival, sponsors on a corporate level have through the grape vine been working on helping us reach our goals. If anyone knows businesses that would not mind having their logo on our fest Home page with a link to their site on our Sponsor page send them to www.indiegogo.com/SAPIEN-FILMS-FUND-PROJECT or contact us through www.v2viff.com 

I want everyone to be especially careful this holiday season. Drive a little slower. Let that angry dude pass even if you are that angry dude. Let that "ish" pass especially if you can't get it before the holidays just chill and catch the mega sales afterwards. Breathe in and with a cleansing releasing energy just breathe out. No more accidents this holiday season. For whatever reason, no more accidents this holiday season.

Be Safe.
N8

EAST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Presents A Spectacular CRAFT BAZAAR

So about 3 weeks ago, Aollani Wilkinson of ALINHR bumps into me at an IHOP in Bloomfield, NJ and being the bright, beautiful, and quietly aggressive entrepreneur that she is she writes down on the back of this flyer info about several events. She also points out on the flyer that she will be one of the vendors at that event... I am so glad that I went!!! It was eye opening and colorful with a major dash of community Spirit which is exactly what I needed this time of year. The event was THE EAST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY CRAFT BAZAAR and the great items that were available and at such affordable prices left me totally amazed.

The only way to do justice to the event is to introduce the participants and vendors starting with the chairs or THE FRIENDS OF E.O.P.L.

Below pictured from left to right with vendor Antoinette Jerrick of A Class Collections is Mark Toone (center) and Tonya Caesar-Waller (on the far right).

AOLLANI WILKINSON of ALINHR

JILL RUCKER SIMMONS of ABSOLUTE ART, INC

THE ULTIMATE DOLLS OF FAITH

DOLL MAKERS - DORTHY SHEPPARD, TRACY HIGHTOWER, & APRIL GORDON

NEFERTARIDESIGNS.COM

SOMPOHI BAYA of GLALOGY

RUBY N. PASLEY of RUBASCANDLES.COM 

WWW.JUSTMYJEWELS.INFO

SOME EXTRA SHOTS OF THE CROWD

To find out more about EAST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY and its artists click the link in the title or goto:
www.eopl.org

STEVE FINISHED THE V2VIFF PROMO...

... AND HERE IT IS!

"THINGS WE LOVE" Hosted By THE HEART GALLERY @ The Loft. 8 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ

Femi Adedoyin is one of the founders of a monthly gathering of artists, vendors, musicians, poets, singers, and entertainment entrepreneurs in Montclair, NJ. The venue celebrates the creative forces alive in NJ that normally have to travel into the NYC area to get discovered. If you investigate my blog you will see a number of creative individuals who were present at the last gathering. People from all walks of life attend this event for not just the GREAT PERFORMANCES but also the financial opportunities and social networking that you cannot experience anywhere else in New Jersey. My sincerest thanks goes out to Femi, his crew, and the brilliant people who gave the green light to his enterprising idea that has already presented and I am sure will bear GREATER fruit in the future!